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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1953

Page

2

Spring Snow Leaks Across Miami Valley Nationwide Weather

A spring snow and sleet storm spans the Miami Valley and much of the U S from the Rockies to New York. Northern Ohio sees 3 to 6 inches. Akron reports an inch on grass. Expect cloudy cold with highs near 36 and weekend lows around 28.

Miami Valley Rockies New York Middletown Weather Bureau Ohio Akron New Mexico Arizona Kansas Oklahoma Ohio Valley Illinois Indiana Pennsylvania New York State Colorado Wyoming Big Piney Wyo

Wrong Number Rings Bell Dinner Party Mixup

A Forest Hills Country Club notice misprinted its phone number as 2-6491 instead of 3-6491. Calls about large dinner reservations flood the wrong line tied to James Giles on Jackson Lane, while the club issues a corrected notice. The Giles family could not be reached when the Journal called.

Forest Hills Journal Giles

Boyd Subdivision Annexation Approved by County Board

Butler County Commissioners approved the annexation of Boyd's Subdivision in Lemon Township to Monroe village. No objectors appeared at the public hearing in the courthouse. Petitioners were Webster Boyd Smith and Phyllis J. Smith. Previous actions included extending Monroe water service to the area.

Butler County Boyd Lemon Township Monroe Webster Boyd Smith Phyllis J. Smith

Area Roads Wet Dumps

Wilbur McCray the Madison constable warned area residents that dumping garbage along township roads continues. He noted several complaints and arrests with more to come and said violations carry fines up to 250 dollars plus costs and possible jail terms.

Wilbur McCray Madison Tony McCray

Hilltop Tavern Faces Hearing Before Ohio Liquor Board

The Hilltop Tavern on Route 73 in Franklin Route 1 is listed for a Wednesday 9 a.m. hearing in Columbus before the Ohio Board of Liquor Control. Lillian M. Stanhope, executrix of Harry Stanhope's estate, doing business as Hilltop Tavern, is cited for sales to minors and permitting improper conduct. Hearings occur in the Board Room at 33 North Third.

Hilltop Tavern Franklin Ohio Board of Liquor Control Columbus Lillian M. Stanhope Harry Stanhope Board Ae North Third

Dice Game Busted as 10 Arrested in Lincoln Street Raid

Ten men were taken into custody during a dice gambling raid at 808 Lincoln St at 8 55 p m yesterday. Assistant chief Sam Moore and officers William Brewer and Robert Sloan led the operation. Harold Patterson 33 of 1327 Forrest Ave was charged with operating a game of chance. Richard Lampley 29 of 1320 Baltimore St faced a carrying a concealed weapon charge and was released on 325 bond. The others named faced gambling charges and were released on their own recognizance pending Municipal Court at 1 30 p m Monday. Remaining arrestees include Miles Ringer Otto Robinson Donald Brown Van Domineck Allie Morgan Lewis McKnight Robert Russell Wester Calhoun.

Lincoln St Sam Moore William Brewer Robert Sloan Harold Patterson Forrest Ave Richard Lampley Baltimore St Lampley Miles Ringer Garfield St Otto Robinson Eighth Ave Donald Brown Pleasant St Lebanon van Domineck Ninth Ave Allie Morgan Eighteenth Ave Lewis McKnight Garden Ave Robert Russell Wester Calhoun

First Aid Training for Patrolmen Planned by Police Chief

Police Chief Joseph Blackmore announced a new phase in training for officers. Starting Thursday April 30 at 7 pm at the American Legion Home a three hour first aid class will be held each Thursday from 7 to 10 pm for eight weeks with Joe Priest of Franklin as instructor. Off duty patrolmen with less than one year of service will be relieved to attend, and all other officers are invited. Assistant Chief Sam Moore will supervise the session.

Joseph Blackmore American Legion Home Joe Priest Franklin Blackmore Sam Moore

JA Leaders In Conference Here

A planning conference for the National Junior Achievement gathering next summer at Miami University will be held Saturday night at the Colony Restaurant. Attending are Hugh B. Sweeney national JA program director Joe Francimano national officer local JA executive director M. G. McCall and Achievers from Middletown Dayton West Point Ga and Milwaukee Wis.

Miami University Colony Hugh B. Sweeney Joe Francimano Middletown Dayton West Point Milwaukee Wis M. G. McCall

Driver Fined and Jailed by Franklin Judge

Richard Herman Maynard of Cincinnati was fined 100 dollars plus costs and given a five day jail term for driving while intoxicated. He was arrested by the state patrol and appeared yesterday before Judge J. T. Riley in Franklin Municipal Court. His license was suspended for six months.

Richard Herman Maynard Cincinnati State Patrol Maynard J. T. Riley Franklin

Two Injured in Mishaps and Hit-Skip Involving Stolen Car

Two people suffered minor injuries in separate incidents. A rear collision on Central Ave involved a reportedly stolen car driven by Harry G. Mueller. a hit-skip followed as a pickup sideswiped Charles Ingram’s auto on Central Ave. A second hit-skip occurred on the West Middletown bridge with driver intoxication suspected.

Vinna Mueller Charles Sr Harry G. Mueller Central Ave Kelly Young Charles Ingram Second Ave Verity Pkwy West Middletown Robert L. Newcomb Newcomb

Optimists Pick Layton Goodman As New Proxy

Layton Goodman was elected president of the Middletown Optimists Club at its annual election yesterday at the Manchester Hotel. He succeeds Police Chief Joseph Black. New officers taking office July 1 include Charles Lickliter and William Davidson as vice presidents, Robert Johnson as sergeant at arms, Roy Crout and Ralph Kirby as board members, with Paul Steigerwald as secretary treasurer. Edward Barker of Fleet National Bank spoke on trust company organization as this week’s program.

Layton Goodman Middletown Optimist Club Manchester Joseph Blackmore Charles Lickliter William Davidson Robert Johnson Roy Crout Ralph Kirby Paul Steigerwald Edward Barker Fieet National Bank

Armco Man Named To Engineer Board

William M. Schuck lubrication engineer for Armco is elected to the board of directors of the American Society of Lubrication Engineers at its Boston meeting. He joined Armco after Lehigh University graduation in 1932 and served in the Army Air Corps 1942 to 1946 before returning as a lubrication engineer in 1947.

American Society of Lubrication Engineers William M. Schuck Armco Boston Schuck Dayton

Police Briefs Arrest on Disorderly Conduct Warrant

Wilburn McIntosh 25 of 312 Vanderveer St was arrested on a warrant filed by Constable Otis Cole for disorderly conduct. He was picked up on North Canal St and will appear before Squire Lum imie Bailey. Charles Ingall 500 Yankee Rd reported a sport coat valued at 10 dollars stolen from his home yesterday.

Wilburn McIintosh Vanderveer St Otis Cole McIntosh North Canal St Squire Lumimie Bailey Charles Ingall Yankee Rd

Fire at Grund Iron & Steel hits $5,000 damage

A general alarm blaze at 600 Charles Street damaged the two story brick Grund Iron & Steel building. Fire Chief William Fishbaugh estimated about 5000 dollars in damage to baled paper and rag stock after a fire sparked by spontaneous combustion in a second floor rag pile. flames damaged the roof and windows. Firemen battled for two hours, control came about 30 minutes after discovery by off duty firefighter Curtis Peck.

Grund Iron & Steel Company Charles St William Fishbaugh Hy Grund Fishbaugh Curltiss Peck

AlPs Quiet Weekend Braces For Busy Patrol

State patrol reported no accidents last night and none so far today despite rain and snow slowing traffic. Middletown Hospital saw a quiet start with three emergency cases including a Scout injured by an ax mishap, a worker with a finger laceration from a falling stone, and a Railway Express employee with a sprained ankle after stepping into a street hole.

All’s Well Middletown Hospital Tony Krizan Wilbraham Rd Camp Hook Leslie Lansdale Franklin Route 1 Coolidge Corporation Lansdale Arnold Porder South Main St Railway Express Ponder

Cleanup effort targets Skid Row in Hamilton district

Hamilton prosecutor Jackson Bosch says no cases remain awaiting grand jury action in the district for the first time in memory as the Clean-up Skid Row campaign rolls on. The May 4 jury will review about 40 cases while over 70 arrests since the push began include many intoxication charges. The January grand jury ordered action after a Middletown man died from a beating at Morton's Cafe, leading to bartender arrests and liquor license revocation after April 25. Bosch calls conditions far from perfect and pledges continued effort.

Hamilton Jackson Bosch Cincinnati Middletown Morton's Cafe Fourth Ludlow Sts State Liquor Board Bosch

Seven Area Residents Drawn for May Grand Jury

Middletown residents led the list of jurors drawn for the Butler County grand jury to meet May 4 at 10 a.m. The roster includes Margaret Schramm Evelyn Colbert Freda Haker Chester Linville Dora Bowman Raymond Murphy and A R Hammerle of Trenton along with other jurors from Hamilton Oxford Millville and nearby routes.

Middletown Area Butler County Grand Jury Joseph Kiep Margaret Schramm Clark St Evelyn Colbert Eighth Ave Freda Haker Chester Linville Yankee Rd Dora Bowman Elsmere St Middletown Raymond Murphy

Two Juveniles Sentenced for Looting Camps along Miami River

Two youths aged 13 and 14 were sentenced to the Boys Industrial School by Judge Harry F. Walsh in Juvenile Court. They were arrested by deputy sheriffs for robberies of camps along the Miami River north of Hamilton and other incidents in Kenton County Kentucky.

Hamilton Harry F. Walsh Miami River Kenton County

Colored News Youth Hymn Sing at New Hope Baptist Church

A hymn sing will be held at 3 30 p m Sunday at New Hope Baptist Church. Rev M J Allen supply pastor and Mrs Bertha Webb invite other churches to participate. A public barbecue sponsored by London Aimes Club begins at 8 tonight at 1415 Young St hosted by Mrs Geneva Nicholson.

New Hope Baptist Church M. J. Allen Bertha Webb London Aimes Club Geneva Nicholson Young St

At The Movies Showtimes Across Multiple Theaters

Paramount screens All Ashore and Last of Comanches with showings across Saturday and Sunday. Strand features Wall of Gas Cairo Road and Tangier Incident with Bowery Boys on stage. various times listed for matinee and evening slots.

Cairo Road Tangier Bowery Boys

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Spring Boyd Subdivision Fina Church OF the Nazarene Columbia Ave L. P. Rossman Charles W. Hurst N. Main ST Wae Wilburn Gibson Tom Lowry Grand Ave Lowry Elise Hanks Crawford St Mable C. McAlister Forrest St Excello McAlister Lois Sorrell Sorrell Kensington St Delbert Averdick Purdy Exterminal Company AlPs Colored News Fred Stein Fifteenth Ave Southern Missionary Baptist Christ Elkcreek Baptist Church Elkcreek Road West Claude Schindler Paramount Glenn Martin Church OF Christ Gideon Road Joseph T. Hill B. L. Dawson & CO Vance Russello U. S
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